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A Reunion (Kano, Chapter 2)

Kano: A Kunoichi Tale (Seasons of the Sword #3) coverKano: A Kunoichi Tale, the third book in the Seasons of the Sword, hits the shelves in just seven days! Hope you’re as excited as I am.

Here’s one last preview — the second chapter, “Reunion,” which takes place immediately following “Tiptown.

2 – A Reunion

From the rafters above the muskets, I could see Toumi and the two sentries. The soldiers were striding more or less straight toward the guns. Toumi walked behind them, eyes slashing through every corner of the armory.

When she finally remembered to look up and saw me perched high above, I held a hand in front of my mouth. Shhh!

She rolled her eyes, but I could see her shoulders relax. “Nice guns, guys. Very impressive. I feel much safer. Now, can we get back to the sake?” Continue reading A Reunion (Kano, Chapter 2)

Bright Eyes has arrived — and the critics are already speaking!

Bright Eyes reviews:

The sequel to David Kudler’s award-winning YA novel Risuko hit bookstores today — and critics are applauding!

“Once again David Kudler has fully succeeded as a novelist with a genuine flair for historical fiction populated by memorably crafted characters and decidedly entertaining plot twists and turns. Like the first novel in the author’s ‘Seasons of the Sword’ series, Bright Eyes is imaginative, original, exceptionally well written, and highly recommended” — Midwest Book Review

“The martial arts was well done, the mystery was riveting, and the ending unexpected!” — Azalea Dabill, Author

“David Kudler crafts an enthralling. unputdownable tale due in no small part to his outstanding world building. He ties enough aspects of real-life feudal Japanese culture to give the perfect balance of reality in this fictional world. […] The well-crafted mystery, well-honed history and world-building, and Risuko’s adventurousness leave the reader wanting more.” — Shailyn Rogers, Ind’Tale Magazine

Continue reading Bright Eyes has arrived — and the critics are already speaking!

#1 New Release – Risuko launch a success!

Thank you all so much for making the Risuko launch such a success! 
 
We’re pleased to say that, because of your help, Risuko is currently Amazon’s #1 New Release on the ever-so-hot Young Adult Historical (Asia) list!
Risuko launch: Amazon #1 release!
New reviews are rolling in — we’ll keep sharing them with you. See one or write one? Please share it with us here!

Release Day: Risuko is almost here!

Release day for Risuko (June 15, 2016) is almost here
The Squirrel has landed! (The first shipment of Risuko first editions arrives)

Release day for Risuko: A Kunoichi Tale is almost here! We’ve got lots of exciting news for you — and more on the way. So keep checking on Risuko.net, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, and Twitter!

If you haven’t read it, check out David Kudler’s post on writing Risuko, The Magic of History: Writing historical fiction as fantasy. Continue reading Release Day: Risuko is almost here!